| Formation | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Type | Gay men's organisation based in the United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Advocacy, Health services |
Official language | English |
The Black Gay Men's Advisory Group is an LGBT rights organisation of African-descended gay or bisexual men founded in 2003 in the United Kingdom. The group was founded to advise health workers and organisations but activities expanded to a variety of "life chances" and related services.
BGMAG was one of the principal groups involved in the Stop Murder Music campaign,[1] for which it was awarded a Gay & Lesbian Award in 2007, and accepted the Best Advocacy Award at the Black LGBT Community Awards gala on behalf of the Stop Murder Music campaign.[2] Chair Dennis Carney, of Jamaican descent, was a principal negotiator of the Reggae Compassionate Act with artists Beenie Man, Sizzla, and Capleton.[citation needed]
BGMA supported the Stop Murder Music campaign against certain artists at the Mobo Awards, with Carney arguing that, "we reject the notion that homophobia is integral to black culture."[3]
- ^ The Impact Of The Murder Music Campaign Archived 8 March 2008 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Anti-Gay Reggae Music Campaign Wins Black Community Award
- ^ Branigan, Tania (28 August 2004). "Mobo voters to decide on 'anti-gay' stars". The Guardian. London.